By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The House Financial Services Committee will reportedly call on the CEO of Robinhood to testify over the online broker’s decision to stop the controversial trading of GameStop stock.Credit: RobinhoodOnline brokerage firm Robinhood has already …
By news@appleinsider.com (Stephen Robles) On this special episode, special guest Nicholas De Leon from Consumer Reports joins us to discuss the current state of Windows PCs, Intel, and how they compare to Apple’s new …
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Judge in the Epic Games Fortnite hearings describes Apple as “frustrating and unsatisfactory,” and orders the company to produce payment processing documentation.Credit: Epic GamesFollowing …
By news@appleinsider.com (Mikey Campbell) Noted TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo weighed in on the ongoing “Apple Car” rumor mill on Monday, saying Apple to work in close cooperation with Hyundai on an initial model that could lead to new vehicles built in association with General Motors and European manufacturer PSA.In a note to investors, Kuo corroborated recent reports of a potential partnership with Hyundai, saying the first “Apple Car” will be built on that company’s E-GMP electric vehicle platform. Hyundai Mobis is taking the lead in component design and production, while Hyundai offshoot Kia will handle production in the U.S.Like past rumors, Kuo believes Apple will farm out parts manufacturing and assembly to established automakers. EVs contain about 40 to 50 times more parts than a smartphone, the analyst points out, suggesting Apple will need to rely on existing automaker resources to create a functional car in a timely manner. The tech giant will not be able to build out its own automotive supply chain — as it does for devices like iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch — without incurring significant delays….
By news@appleinsider.com (AppleInsider Staff) When iOS 14.5 launches this spring, users in the UK and Ireland could benefit from next-hour precipitation forecasts in Apple’s first-party Weather app.Source: lgladdy via TwitterThe feature, which is currently offered for U.S. users, provides a detailed 60-minute rain or snow forecast within the Weather app and its corresponding widgets. When precipitation is present, or will be in the coming hour, a chart displaying a minute-by-minute breakdown of weather conditions appears….